Western Exchanges
Interested in paying WWU In-State Tuition & fees for study abroad? The following programs are bilateral agreements where WWU and partner institutions abroad have agreed to exchange students.
Europe
Graz, Austria Karl-Franzens Universität Graz
Students can study in both English and German, although English language courses may be limited. Intensive German courses are available.
Mikkeli, Finland Aalto University School of Business
Students can take English courses in Business, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Business Law, Mathematics, and Foreign Languages.
Bordeaux, France Kedge Business School
Students can take Business, Finance, or Marketing courses in English or French. Kedge is particularly noted for coursework in Supply Chain Management.
Caen, Le Harve, Oxford, France EM Normandie School of Business
EM Normandie is a French Business School, offering business courses in English or French.
Lyon, France Université Lumière Lyon 2
Lyon II offers a wide variety of courses in Humanities. Primary language of instruction is French, although a few English electives are available.
Duisburg, Germany University of Duisburg-Essen
Students may take courses in the Institute of Political Science in English.
Göttingen, Germany Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Students may take courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences. All courses are taught in German.
Rotterdam, Netherlands Erasmus University Rotterdam
Students may take courses from the School of History, Culture and Communication and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Bergen, Norway Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
English courses in Recreation, Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Health.
Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and San Sebastian, Spain University of the Basque Country
Extensive coursework in Spanish and English. Each department also offers a significant number of English Friendly Courses (EFC), in which the syllabus summary, lecturer tutoring, examinations and/or papers are available in English. Such courses would be an excellent fit for students at an intermediate level of Spanish.
Luleå, Sweden Luleå University of Technology
There is a wide selection of programs and courses taught in English in such fields as Sports, Recreation, Health, Engineering, Business, and Social Sciences.
Umeå, Sweden Umeå University
Courses are available in English in a variety of subjects including; Arts, Sciences, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Social Sciences.
Hull, United Kingdom University of Hull
The University of Hull offers courses in 50 disciplines including Arts, Humanities, Business, Education, Health, Sciences & Social Sciences.
Plymouth, United Kingdom University of Plymouth
Plymouth University is a comprehensive university with strengths in Business, Psychology, and Maritime Studies.
Australia
Newcastle, Australia University of Newcastle
Courses are available in Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Business and Entrepreneurship, STEM, Communication & Creative Industries, Education, Health & Medical Services, Law, Science and the Environment, Society & Culture.
Perth, Australia Edith Cowan University
Courses are available in Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, Engineering & Technology, Medical & Health Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery, Science, Teacher Education, and through the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts.
Tasmania, Australia University of Tasmania
Students can take courses in Design, Arts, Music & Theater, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Computing and IT, Education, Teaching, Psychology, Science and more.
Asia
Hangzhou, China Hangzhou Normal University
HNU offers courses in English and Chinese in Business, Economics, Finance, Intl Business, International Relations, and Marketing.
Kochi, India Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies
Students may select courses from the MBA, MHRM and PGDM programs. Course offerings include such subjects as; Cost and Management Accounting, Macroeconomics, Foundation and Financial Management, Process Management, Sales Management, Quantitative Technics, and Organizational Behavior.
Akita City, Japan Akita International University
AIU is a small university located in rural Akita prefecture. Aside from language classes, all courses are taught in English. Students can take upper-division courses in Japanese Studies, International Business, or Global Studies.
Kichijoji, Japan Seikei University
The Seikei Institute for International Studies (SIIS) provides several Japanese language and Japanese culture subjects for foreign students. Students are divided into small classes by proficiency level, and learn reading, grammar, conversation, etc., in a balanced way.
Mitaka, Japan International Christian University
Founded on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ICU aims to cultivate “responsible global citizens” who will contribute to world peace and to help people from diverse backgrounds live together harmoniously. In addition to language classes, students can take a wide range of courses from a wide range of fields. Fields include American Studies, Anthropology, Art & Culture, Biology, Business, Education, Economics, Global Studies, Gender, History, Information Science, Japan Studies, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology.
Nagoya, Japan Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
NUFS offers the Global Japan Program, which is comprised Japan Language courses and Global Japan Studies courses. Students in this program may choose Japanese language classes and English-taught regarding Japanese business, culture, history or society.
Tokyo, Japan Asia University
Asia U offers an intensive, Japanese language program in the Spring followed by a moderately paced language program in the Fall with additional undergraduate courses available taught in Japanese. Students are encouraged to apply for an academic year starting in the Spring.
Tokyo, Japan Tsuda University
Tsuda is one of the best known women's colleges in Japan. With relatively few international students, Tsuda provides a great opportunity to become immersed in everyday life with Japanese students. Tsuda offers Japanese Language courses and content courses in English.
Yokohama, Japan Yokohama National University
Students going to YNU enroll in the JOY program (Junior Year Overseas at Yokohama National University). Courses are offered in varieties of disciplines covering Humanities, Social Sciences, and Engineering in English. Other courses in Japanese may be available.
Seoul, South Korea Seoul Women’s University
Students can participate in the Korean Language Program at Seoul Women’s University or take additional coursework in Korean. Some coursework is available in English
Seoul, South Korea Yonsei University
In addition to Korean language, Yonsei University has developed a wide range of university courses taught in English, including Business, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, International Studies, Math, Humanities, Health, and Social Sciences.
Taipei, Taiwan National Chengchi University
NCCU offers coursework taught in English and Chinese in the fields of Business, Economics, Finance, International Business, International Relations, and Marketing. Students can take business courses only, language courses only, or a combination of both.